Washington, Tehran, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Istanbul and Brussels have all received calls as Pakistan plays mediator between the United States and Iran.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Published March 23, 2026 Saudi Arabia has taken decisive diplomatic action against Iran, expelling several Iranian embassy officials in response to what Riyadh called “aggression and blatant attacks” carried [...]
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the foreign minister, said Saudi Arabia was prepared to take military action if necessary, after waves of missile and drone attacks.
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The United Arab Emirates is considering taking military action to stop Iranian missile and drone strikes on the country, two sources with knowledge of the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: An Emirati strike on Iran would be unprecedented. The fact that it's being considered reflects the enormous anger among Gulf countries over Iranian attacks that have targeted civilian infrastructure and oil and gas facilities. - The UAE has been the country most attacked by Iran since the start of the war — even more so than Israel . What they're saying: "The UAE is considering taking active defensive measures against Iran. Although it has not been involved in the war in any way, it has still endured 800 projectiles," a source familiar with Emirati…
The United Arab Emirates is considering taking military action to stop Iranian missile and drone strikes on the country, two sources with knowledge of the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: An Emirati strike on Iran would be unprecedented. The fact that it's being considered reflects the enormous anger among Gulf countries over Iranian attacks that have targeted civilian infrastructure and oil and gas facilities. - The UAE has been the country most attacked by Iran since the start of the war — even more so than Israel . What they're saying: "The UAE is considering taking active defensive measures against Iran. Although it has not been involved in the war in any way, it has still endured 800 projectiles," a source familiar with Emirati…Open
The intensity of strikes and widening retaliation signal a prolonged conflict with sweeping regional and global consequences.
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was attacked with two drones, according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, a Saudi Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Monday. The big picture: In the latest incident to hit a U.S. ally since Tehran began a wave of counterattacks following weekend airstrikes by American and Israeli forces on Iran, the United States Mission to Saudi Arabia issued a "shelter in place" notification for Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran following the attack. Zoom in: The mission said it was limiting non-essential travel to any military installations in the region, adding: "We recommend American citizens in the Kingdom to shelter in place immediately." - Hours earlier, Mora…
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was attacked with two drones, according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, a Saudi Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Monday. The big picture: In the latest incident to hit a U.S. ally since Tehran began a wave of counterattacks following weekend airstrikes by American and Israeli forces on Iran, the United States Mission to Saudi Arabia issued a "shelter in place" notification for Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran following the attack. Zoom in: The mission said it was limiting non-essential travel to any military installations in the region, adding: "We recommend American citizens in the Kingdom to shelter in place immediately." - Hours earlier, Mora…Open
A coalition of OPEC, Russia and allied oil-producing nations agreed Sunday to boost joint output by 206,000 barrels per day next month — an amount slightly larger than expected. Why it matters: The OPEC+ boost is an early sign of how producers and companies will respond to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as the world ponders the effect on oil prices. - Producers and companies also are anxiously watching the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and whether Iranian attacks damage oil infrastructure in Middle Eastern countries. The big picture: Oil prices are likely to surge when Asian markets open Sunday evening — and the moves will eventually affect U.S. gasoline prices. - The spike's size will signal how traders are weighing risks of…
A coalition of OPEC, Russia and allied oil-producing nations agreed Sunday to boost joint output by 206,000 barrels per day next month — an amount slightly larger than expected. Why it matters: The OPEC+ boost is an early sign of how producers and companies will respond to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as the world ponders the effect on oil prices. - Producers and companies also are anxiously watching the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and whether Iranian attacks damage oil infrastructure in Middle Eastern countries. The big picture: Oil prices are likely to surge when Asian markets open Sunday evening — and the moves will eventually affect U.S. gasoline prices. - The spike's size will signal how traders are weighing risks of…Open
The Democrat and the hard-right commentator found at least one thing to agree upon as they spoke at a conference in Riyadh.